Simon Le Bon, the Duran Duran frontman who helped define the sound of 1980s British pop, still lives in London in 2026 — specifically the leafy southwest riverside district of Putney. It’s a life far removed from the flashing cameras of the New Romantic era, but one that suits a man now in his sixties who has spent decades balancing global stardom with a close-knit family life.
Simon Le Bon Lives in a Victorian home called Elmwood
Le Bon and his wife, the former supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, own a ten-bedroom Victorian property known as Elmwood. The couple moved there from Chelsea years ago in search of more privacy, and Putney has suited them ever since — a quieter, more residential pocket of London that still sits just a short distance from the city centre, along the banks of the River Thames. House prices in the borough average close to £900,000, reflecting its status as one of London’s more desirable, if understated, family neighbourhoods.
The home has evolved substantially over the years to accommodate a growing family. A large dining room and garage extension, a 15-metre swimming pool, and additional suites carved out of former bedrooms have all been added over time. In 2014, six of the original bedrooms were converted into three self-contained suites so the couple’s three adult daughters could continue living on the property. The garden also contains a separate cottage, built in the late 1980s, which has been used by extended family.
A full house of family
What makes the Le Bon household distinctive is just how many generations still gather under one roof, or at least within the grounds. Simon and Yasmin’s three daughters — Amber, Saffron and Tallulah — have all spent extended periods living on the estate as adults, and grandchildren have since joined the mix too. Saffron’s sons keep the garden lively, and Le Bon has spoken warmly about grandchildren effectively taking over the far end of the property. With the family continuing to expand, further renovations, including a new pool house, have reportedly been in progress.
Life beyond the tour bus
Away from Putney, Le Bon remains an active figure in British cultural life. Now in his mid-sixties, he continues to perform and record with Duran Duran, a band that marked more than four decades together with inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a run of major live performances, including a Buckingham Palace appearance for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. He was appointed MBE in 2024 in recognition of his contribution to British music.
Outside the studio, Le Bon has long been a devoted sailor, serving as an ambassador for maritime and charitable causes including the Blue Marine Foundation and Tall Ships Youth Trust — pursuits that offer a contrast to the London townhouse life he otherwise leads.
Taken together, the picture of Simon Le Bon in 2026 is of a rock icon who has settled, quite literally, into family life: still based in the same London home he’s occupied for years, surrounded by children and grandchildren, and dividing his time between music, sailing, and the quieter rhythms of Putney life.